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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,368.60, 6,553.92 and 1,446.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,368.60, 6,553.92 and 1,446.91 is: 2,170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,368.60 : 6,553.92 = 1,446.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,368.60/6,553.92 = 1,446.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,368.60x = 6,553.92 × 1,446.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,368.60x = 9,482,899.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,482,899.62/4,368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,170.70

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